Ebola Viral Disease Study Guide

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Ebola Viral Disease based on lecture notes.

Ebola Viral Disease Transmission

Spread through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids such as urine, vomit, feces, saliva, sweat, semen, and breast milk.

Ebola Endemic Region

Scattered outbreaks are mostly seen in Africa.

Ebola Virus Detection

The virus is only detected in blood.

Ebola Incubation Period

The period between exposure and the appearance of symptoms lasts between $2-21$ days.

Ebola Contagiousness

The disease is not contagious before symptoms occur.

21-day Rule

If no symptoms appear after $21$ days of exposure, there is no risk of developing the disease.

Early Symptoms (Ebola)

Initial manifestations include high fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.

Mid-stage Symptoms (2-5 Days)

Manifests as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe dehydration.

Liquid Stool Volume (Ebola)

Patients may experience a loss of $5L$ of liquid stool per day.

Neurologic Symptoms (Ebola)

Includes confusion, agitation, delirium, and encephalitis.

Hemorrhage Frequency

Approximately $5\%$ of patients develop bleeding or hemorrhage.

Standard Treatment

Supportive maintenance of the circulatory and respiratory systems, as there is no cure.

Acute Phase Medical Interventions

The use of a ventilator and dialysis during the most severe stage of the illness.

Infection Control Measures

Requires complete PPE and isolation in a private room.

Prevention and Cure Availability

There is currently no vaccine and no cure available.